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Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd
Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Fire investigators believe they've identified the culprit behind two fatal fires in Newton and Lowell earlier this month — smoking materials.  The first fire was reported on Farmland Road in Lowell on March 16. Investigators say the blaze began in the back left corner of the second floor near a bed.  Charles Bearden, 56, died in the blaze, and an unidentified person was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.    Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron said anyone who smokes should take precautions.  I again want to express our sorrow…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire 60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire
60-Year Newton Resident ID'd As Man Killed In House Fire A Newton man who had lived in the city for 60 years after moving from Italy has been identified as the victim of a house fire last month.  Pompeo DeRubeis Sr., 83, was trapped inside the home on Lincoln Road on Jan. 24 after a blaze began around 8:30 p.m., the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office said. He and a second person were taken to Mass General Hospital, where he died two days later.   The name of the second victim was not released, but fire officials said they received severe burns.   Fire investigators said the fire appeared accidental and are inves…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze
Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze A Newton man who was trapped in a Newton house fire on Dec. 13 has died of his injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  The blaze began about 10 a.m. at 125 Allen Ave. One of the people inside escaped the conflagration, but the older man — who is in his 70s — was left trapped inside. He had limited mobility and needed to be rescued from the flames by a firefighter, the State Fire Marshal said.  The man died on Dec. 23. His name was not released. The firefighter who rescued him received less serious injuries. They both were taken to Mass General for treatment.  I…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Massachusetts-Based Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say Massachusetts-Based Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say
Massachusetts-Based Based BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting AC Defect Linked To Death, Feds Say BJ's Wholesale Club has agreed to pay $9 million in penalties for failing to immediately report a known defect with an air conditioner it sold linked to the death of a mother after a house fire. The move by the Massachusetts-based company, located in Marlborough in Middlesex County, resolves its charges by the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC said BJ’s knowingly failed to immediately report to it, as required by law, that portable air conditioners manufactured by Royal Sovereign International, Inc. and sold by BJ’s, contained a defect that could create a substantial p…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
10 Displaced In Billowing 3-Alarm Fire In Lowell 10 Displaced In Billowing 3-Alarm Fire In Lowell
10 Displaced In Billowing 3-Alarm Fire In Lowell A 3-alarm fire broke that out in the early morning hours brought first responders rushing to the scene, officials say. The house fire brought firefighters to Andrews Street in Lowell around 4 a.m. this morning, according to the Lowell Fire Department.  Videos posted by Lowell Scanner on Twitter show fire and smoke billowing out of the multi-story home.  LOWELL FIRE| THIRD ALARM on Andrews pic.twitter.com/nvS9IsyPpe — Lowell Scanner (@lowellmaradios) May 9, 2023 Ten people were displaced because of the blaze, WCVB reported. One of the displaced residents is Edwin Lugo, who lost everyt…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation
Rowley Man Dies In 3-Alarm Fire, Cause Under Investigation A three-alarm fire claimed the life of a man who became the sixth older adult to die in a house fire in the past three weeks, officials say.  A passerby spotted smoke emanating from a home at 2 Railroad Avenue around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, according to the Rowley Fire Department.  Firefighters responded and saw smoke and flames coming from inside the home. They entered and found a single person inside, an older man.  The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  While everyone was sleeping, Rowley Fire Department received a report of a structure f…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3
Cat Dies, 2 Injured In Georgetown 2-Alarm Fire That Displaced Family Of 3 An "aggressive" attack was needed to extinguish the fire that led to serious injuries and the death of a pet cat, officials say.  The fire broke out at a one-story ranch house in Georgetown shortly after noon on Wednesday, April 19, according to the Georgetown Fire Department. Two residents had already suffered injuries by the time firefighters got to the scene.  Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack to extinguish the blaze.Georgetown Fire Department A second alarm brought additional firefighters to the scene of the blaze.  Firefighters could see smoke billowing from the house, and…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
UPDATE: IDs Released For Victims Of Doubly Fatal Hopkinton Fire, DA Says UPDATE: IDs Released For Victims Of Doubly Fatal Hopkinton Fire, DA Says
Update: IDs Released For Victims Of Doubly Fatal Hopkinton Fire, DA Says The identities of the married couple who died in a two fire-alarm have been released by officials, who have also ruled the fire not suspicious. Seldon MacNeill and Judith MacNeill both died because of the fire broke out at their home on Hayward Street in Hopkinton around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, according to the Hopkinton Fire Department and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office.  Firefighters found 61-year-old Seldon in the hallway. He and his wife, 68-year-old Judith, who was found in a bedroom, were both transported to Milford Regional Medical Center where the husband w…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire
Hopkinton Military Vet Dies, Wife Hospitalized In Fatal 2-Alarm Easter Fire In the early hours of Easter Sunday, a two-alarm fire tore through a home and claimed the lives of a military veteran and a dog, and sent a senior woman to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.  The fatal fire broke out at a house on Hayward Street in Hopkinton around 1:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, according to the Hopkinton Fire Department.  Officials have not yet released the name of the man who died in the fire, but WCVB identifies the man as Don MacNeill. He and his wife were beloved community members, according to WCVB.  Firefighters arrived at the scene and were greeted by heav…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Gunshot Prompted Rescue Of Paraplegic Man From Stoneham 2-Alarm Fire UPDATE: Gunshot Prompted Rescue Of Paraplegic Man From Stoneham 2-Alarm Fire
Update: Gunshot Prompted Rescue Of Paraplegic Man From Stoneham 2-Alarm Fire Firefighters rescued a paraplegic man after multiple calls reported a house on fire and the sound of gunshots, officials say.  A fire broke out on 590 Main Street in Stoneham around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, rendering the house a "total loss," the Stoneham Fire Department told Daily Voice. Reports of gunshots sent a Stoneham police sergeant rushing to the rear of the building, where he found a man who had tried to rescue a trapped paraplegic man by firing a shot at a locked door, according to a Stoneham Fire Department statement. The sergeant secured the man's weapon and tried to sa…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Support Surges For 'Kind-Hearted' Family Who Lost Dog In Quincy House Fire Support Surges For 'Kind-Hearted' Family Who Lost Dog In Quincy House Fire
Support Surges For 'Kind-Hearted' Family Who Lost Dog In Quincy House Fire A community on the South Shore is coming together to help a family who lost their dog in a house fire at the start of the weekend.  The Bernardino family was at church when an electrical problem set their home at 15 Hersey place in Quincy ablaze on Friday night, Feb. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  Firefighters braved strong winds, freezing temperatures and a tightly packed neighborhood to snuff the two-alarm fire, the Boston Sparks Association said on Facebook.  02/17/2023 City of Quincy Box 2-2121 At approximately 20:00 hrs., Quincy Fire Struck Box 2121 for a reported struc…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
3 Pet Cats Die, Family Of 8 Displaced In Dracut 2-Alarm Fire 3 Pet Cats Die, Family Of 8 Displaced In Dracut 2-Alarm Fire
3 Pet Cats Die, Family Of 8 Displaced In Dracut 2-Alarm Fire Dracut's fourth fire in a week claimed the lives of three pet cats, although a dog and a family of eight were able to make it to safety.  A call made at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 reported a fire at 232 Nashua Road that spread from the dryer to the basement, according to the Dracut Fire Department.  Heavy smoke was emerging from the single-family Cape-style home when firefighter arrived, and a second alarm was struck to bring backup to the scene. A third engine was also called to bring even more manpower to the scene. DRACUT MA- WORKING FIRE- 232 Nashua Rd- Heavy smoke show…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department
No Injuries Reported After Belmont Home Goes Up In Flames: Fire Department No injuries were reported after a home in Belmont went up in flames, fire officials said. Crews responded to the fire on Belmont Street around 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to Fire Chief David DeStefano. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from the top floor of the building. A second alarm was struck as a result, DeStefano said. The fire was extinguished around 10 p.m. and five people were displaced as a result. The American Red Cross was called in to work with those displaced, DeStefano said.  The origin and cause of the fire are under investiga…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Pet Cat Dies, Another Rescued In Dracut Fire That Displaced Family Of 4 Pet Cat Dies, Another Rescued In Dracut Fire That Displaced Family Of 4
Pet Cat Dies, Another Rescued In Dracut Fire That Displaced Family Of 4 Firefighters cut through walls to put out a two-alarm fire and rescued one pet cat, but the burning led to the death of another cat and the displacement of a family of four, officials say.  A two-story, single-family home on Lakeview Avenue caught on fire around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to the Dracut Fire Department. Firefighters arrived at the scene to see heavy fire emerging from the front of the house.  @MaFireEMS: 2nd alarm of fire Dracut Ma , photo by @ShawnKelleyWX pic.twitter.com/IdxmWQ1Asl — MAFD14ALERTS🇺🇲 (@MAFD14Alerts) February 12, 2023 A second alarm was stru…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Man Killed, More Injured In Early Morning Plymouth Fire: Officials Man Killed, More Injured In Early Morning Plymouth Fire: Officials
Man Killed, More Injured In Early Morning Plymouth Fire: Officials One person is dead and more were injured after an early morning fire ripped through a home on the South Shore, fire officials said. A Life Alert notification sent firefighters to a home at 41 Post N Rail Avenue in Plymouth around 5:24 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey reports.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from a single-story, multi-family home. A video posted by Plymouth Fire Buff on Twitter show flames shooting from the roof of the home.  Update: pic.twitter.com/owGVV9kJCE — Plymouth_Fire_Buff (@ThePlymouthBuff) February 10, 2023…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials
Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials One person and a pet have died following a weekend fire at a multi-family home in Haverhill, officials said. Haverhill Fire responded to multiple calls about a fire at 36 9th Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 28, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports. Pictures from the fatal house fire haverhill ma 36 9th ave shortly after 4:45 pm haverhill fire received a telephone... Posted by MASS FIRE BUFFS on Saturday, January 28, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home. Firefighters made entry into the building where they found one person…

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by David Cifarelli
News
80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials 80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials
80-Year-Old, Dog Died In Fire Caused By Improper Cigarette Disposal: Officials The identify of the man who was killed in a fire along with a pet dog has been released, along with the cause of the fire, according to officials.  Multiple 911 calls brought firefighters to a multi-family home on 9th Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 28, according to the Haverhill Fire Department. Smoke was emanating from the second floor where firefighters found the bodies of a man, who was later identified as Richard Wallace, and a dog, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more: Person, Dog Perish In Weekend Haverhill Fire: Officials Pictures from the fatal house fire haverhill…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cat Rescued From Burning Everett Home Cat Rescued From Burning Everett Home
Cat Rescued From Burning Everett Home A cat was saved from a burning home as multiple crews battled a two-alarm fire in Everett, according to local departments.  Everett firefighters responded to the fire on 18 Central Avenue on Wednesday evening, Jan. 25, the group said on Twitter.  Companies are currently working a 2nd alarm fire at 18 Central Ave. — Everett Firefighters (@IAFFLocal143) January 25, 2023 Photos and videos posted to social media showed flames spewing out of the two-story home. Everett MA, *2nd alarm* 18 central Ave pic.twitter.com/D1kCTNM5t6 — massfirechaser (@MassFireChaser) January 25, 2023 A majori…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Cohasset Woman's Home: Prosecutor Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Cohasset Woman's Home: Prosecutor
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Cohasset Woman's Home: Prosecutor New details have emerged about the disappearance of a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset and her husband's alleged interference with authorities and their investigation.  Brian Walshe, age 47, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court on Monday, Jan. 9 after he was arrested for misleading investigators in their search of his wife Ana Walshe on Sunday.  During Brian's hearing, prosecutors said that blood was found in one section of the Walshe's Cohasset home, from which Ana was reportedly last seen leaving on January 1. A bloody knife was also recovered from the basement, prosecutors said.  …

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by David Cifarelli
Neighbors
Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire
Lowell Gives Christmas Back To Family Who Lost Everything In Cat-Related Fire Even Christmas presents were not safe from a blaze that likely started when a Lowell family cat knocked over a Christmas tree, sending the tree into the fireplace and the home up in flames. Desirea Jackman was at their home in Lowell with 3-year-old daughter Nevia when the fire broke out on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Jackman requested help from her community, creating a GoFundMe fundraiser to help recover from the damage.  "Thankfully both of us are safe, unfortunately our little kitten passed and we lost everything," Jackman wrote in the GoFundMe. "Even her Christmas presents I just bought that …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Melrose Mayor Honors Cops Who Helped Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Home Melrose Mayor Honors Cops Who Helped Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Home
Melrose Mayor Honors Cops Who Helped Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Home Two Melrose police officers who helped an elderly couple get to safety when their house was on fire recently received commendations from the city's mayor.  Officers Cole Hinchey and Allen Troche responded to an alarm call on Brunswick Park around 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11. They searched the area thinking it was a break-in, but the officers quickly realized things were dire, a report said.  Officer Cole Hinchey, Sgt. Michael Lynch and Officer Allen Troche with commendations from Mayor Paul Brodeur. Melrose Police Department Smoke billowed out of the home, and an orange glow lit the night s…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire
North Shore Towns Come Together To Help Family Who Lost Dog In Newbury Fire Residents on the North Shore are digging into their pockets to help support a family who lost their dog in a two-alarm fire last week.   Baby Girl, an almost two-year-old pup, was injured in the fire that happened at 16 Low Street around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Although no one else was home, Baby Girl was hospitalized with significant damage to her lungs, a GoFundMe reads. She died from her injuries on Saturday. BREAKING: Newbury - 16 Low Street - 2nd alarm fire in a residence. Dog transported by ACO. Fire knocked down. #boston #news pic.t…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials
Dog Hospitalized After 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Newbury Home: Officials A dog was hospitalized after a two-alarm fire ripped through a Newbury home, officials said. Firefighters responded to the fire at 16 Low Street around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, Newbury Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin reports.  Responding crews found heavy fire coming from an enclosed porch that was rapidly spreading to the rest of the home.  BREAKING: Newbury - 16 Low Street - 2nd alarm fire in a residence. Dog transported by ACO. Fire knocked down. #boston #news pic.twitter.com/QiIxJi59XA — KMV (@BostonTVPhotog) November 25, 2022 A crew member with the Rowley Fire Department rescued…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports
No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports Four dogs are missing following a house fire in Bellingham late Tuesday night, Nov. 15, news reports said.  The blaze on Stone Street started around 11:30 p.m. while the owners were away, NBC Boston said. When fire crews arrived on the scene, the home was entirely engulfed in flames.  "Our daughter lives here, and she was at work, and her boyfriend went to get her because he had her car, so he picked her up," Ann Odabashian told WCVB. "When they came back into the driveway, the house was on fire." Firefighters were eventually able to put out the blaze, but the home is a total los…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Child Killed, 7 Hospitalized After Lynn House Goes Up In Flames: Officials Child Killed, 7 Hospitalized After Lynn House Goes Up In Flames: Officials
Child Killed, 7 Hospitalized After Lynn House Goes Up In Flames: Officials A 3-year-old girl has died and seven people were hospitalized after an early morning 2-alarm fire ripped through a home in Lynn, according to the Department of Fire Services (DFS).  “Our hearts go out to this child’s loved ones,” said Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer. “On behalf of the Lynn Fire Department and the City of Lynn, I want to express our deepest condolences to the family. This is a terrible loss for them and the community.” Crews responded to the fire at 7 Circuit Avenue in Lynn around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, DFS reports. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming from the …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
(DEVELOPING) Firefighters Battle Three-Story Home Blaze In Boston (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Battle Three-Story Home Blaze In Boston
(Developing) Firefighters Battle Three-Story Home Blaze In Boston Firefighters battled a three-story house fire in the Roxbury neighborhood Monday afternoon, Sept. 19, the Boston Fire Department tweeted.  Officials said the three-alarm fire began around 5 p.m. at the 9 Forest Street home in Nubian Square. Firefighters were able to knock it back by 5:45 p.m.  NOW: @BostonFire battling this fire on Forest Street in Roxbury (📹: @CitizenApp) pic.twitter.com/RgdaR8mnvE — Mike Saccone (@mikesacconetv) September 19, 2022 Fire officials have not released any information on injuries or the home's occupants.  Multiple ladders thrown to access the building,…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Everett Fire Displaces Family Of 5: Report 2-Alarm Everett Fire Displaces Family Of 5: Report
2-Alarm Everett Fire Displaces Family Of 5: Report A family of five were displaced after a 2-alarm fire ripped through their Everett home, WHDH reports.  The fire broke out on Woodlawn Street around 4 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, Boston25's Julianne Lima reports. The fire reportedly spread from the porch to the inside of the home, eventually making its way through the roof of the two-story building.  A look at the damage after raging fire at 123-125 Woodlawn St. in Everett. @EverettMaFire has been on scene for 4 hours. Five residents including 2 young children made it out safely@boston25 pic.twitter.com/Dy21CGvBJ7 — Julianne Lima (@Juliann…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (UPDATE) Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (UPDATE)
Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (Update) A family has been displaced and lost several pets after a 3-alarm fire broke out at their Fitchburg, authorities said.  Fitchburg firefighters responded to the fire at a two-story home at 34 Maple Street on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11, Fitchburg Fire said on Facebook.  Happening now Building fire 187 Milk St. A third alarm has been struck and a bulk of the fire has been knocked down. More details to follow as they become available. Posted by Fitchburg Fire Department on Sunday, September 11, 2022 While the fire on the first two floors was knocked down within 15 minutes, crews h…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire
Several Displaced From Medford Home After 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Several people were displaced by a 2-alarm fire that broke out at a multi-family home in Medford on Labor Day.  Crews responded to the fire at 129 Forest Street around 6:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 5, Medford Deputy Fire Chief Scott Graham told Boston25. Upon arrival, firefighters found the back of the house to be fully engulfed in flames, the outlet reports.  Fire on forest st, medford pic.twitter.com/BflTGWzcOQ — Tim Capasso (@TimCapasso) September 5, 2022 The fire was quickly brought to two alarms and required mutual aid from Malden and Arlington, Medford volunteer firefighters said on…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Families Looking To Rebuild After 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroyed Lynn Home Families Looking To Rebuild After 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroyed Lynn Home
Families Looking To Rebuild After 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroyed Lynn Home Several people are looking to start a new life after their home was destroyed by a fire in Lynn earlier this week.  "My house unexpectedly caught on fire and we were rushed out of our home," Tiffany Alba said in a GoFundMe. "This has been a heart breaking hardship for us as we were only able to recover a few items."  Lynn firefighters responded to the fire at 44 Allerton Street just after 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Department of Fire Services said. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming through the roof of the two-story home.  Lynn Allerton St pic.twitter.com/0fR6E6RgXq …

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by David Cifarelli
News
Donations Flood In For Family Who Lost Everything In Merrimac 3-Alarm Fire Donations Flood In For Family Who Lost Everything In Merrimac 3-Alarm Fire
Donations Flood In For Family Who Lost Everything In Merrimac 3-Alarm Fire Alison Russell was taking an afternoon nap on Sunday, Aug. 7, when her nephew shook her awake. The house was on fire, and they needed to get out now.  Russell called the Merrimac Fire Department and rushed outside just after 2 p.m. There was nothing she could do but watch the flames grow stronger and engulf her Skunk Road home. And despite the firefighters' best efforts, it could not be saved. Russell and her nephew got out safely, and her son, who also lived there, wasn't home when the fire started. Though sadly, their cat Snow White hasn't been found and likely died in the fire, a GoF…

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by Josh Lanier